Ronald, while you make a compelling point, consider that certain technological advances have changed the way humans deal with these issues. I recall reading a wonderful biography called Old Jules written Mari Sandoz. The book is primarily about her father, the Jules of the title. He came to America from Switzerland in the later 1800s, settled in Nebraska to farm during the worst of the farmer/rancher "wars."
Sandoz describes the harsh life of anyone living on the distant prairie at that time. BUT, when the century turned and Old Jules brought home a phonograph, introducing recorded music into the home, everything about their live changed. It was a singular moment.
When humans do not have to spend every waking hour feeding, clothing, and defending themselves; but have time for leisure, art, music, etc. their fears become far distant than our recent ancestors.
Just a thought.
